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00:00With its mountainous beauty and lush landscape, the Canadian countryside is
00:05as beautiful as it is breathtaking. Many Canadians are discovering rural life
00:12and they're making the move. We are helping them find their perfect country
00:18house. I love how lush it is, like there's definitely a lot of greenery, kind of
00:24magical. It's amazing. I feel like I'm in Barbie's dream house.
00:37We're here in Mission, British Columbia, meeting up with Carrie and Ash, who have
00:41decided to trade the British countryside for the Canadian countryside. I've got
00:45three spectacular properties lined up. Let's see if we can find one for them.
00:56Hello. Hi. You made it all the way up the hill. I did. Nice to finally meet you. I'm Jeff.
01:01Hey, Ash.
01:02Nice to meet you, Ash. And that makes you Carrie. Carrie, yes. Thanks so much for letting me join you
01:06on the
01:06house hunt today. I've been to Mission once or twice in the past. What made you
01:12want to, you know, drop the hustle and bustle of the city and come out here? So
01:16originally from the UK, we were country folk anyway. We grew up in the south away
01:20from city, so it's what we know. This is the area, when we originally came here, that we
01:24wanted to pick. And look at those views. I know. I'm just driving around here. It's
01:29just breathtaking views all the way through. Beautiful.
01:34We started off in the UK, and then we decided just shortly after we got together that it wasn't
01:43where we wanted to raise a family. We wanted to go abroad. We wanted to investigate the entire world,
01:49see the different places. We ended up coming on holiday to Canada, and it was 18 months later we
01:58moved. We have two boys, both energetic, keep us busy for sure. Big into the sports kind of thing.
02:06Both very capricious, energetic, rugby, football. So I think with the move, we're looking for
02:12some space so the family can grow, and the boys have that space to be as rambunctious as they want.
02:19Yeah. Allow my mum to come and live with us. So I think the budget for this move, I think
02:27we could
02:27push for maybe 3.2-ish. If everything was good. Yeah. And I know my mum has said with her
02:34moving in
02:35that we could move a little bit with that number. It's more about the feel and the way of life
02:42and
02:42the kind of lifestyle that we can get from it. Privacy, seclusion, that feeling of being in nature.
02:47Yeah. If we can get that, we'll be most of the way there. Yeah.
02:56The town of Mission is located about an hour's drive east of Vancouver, British Columbia,
03:00nestled on the scenic Fraser River.
03:05The area is known for its lush forests and nature, but also for its warm community with historic roots.
03:13It's no surprise to me why Carrie and Ash chose this beautiful town as a place to raise their family.
03:25I think we're off to a good start because we've got a lot of room to work with here. There's
03:29almost
03:30nine acres behind us. Wow.
03:31And as far as I'm concerned, I can barely see any neighbours. First impressions from the outside?
03:36It's very European looking. It's lovely. I can see the solarium over there and I get a little peekaboo
03:42view of the misty morning mountains through there. Absolutely beautiful.
03:45I'm really enjoying the contrast against the woodland and the nature and the colours of the house.
03:53The style is not my first choice, but I do enjoy it. I do like it.
03:59Yeah, it's a unique look for this area, so having something different is always good.
04:03The seclusion, the sight, the way the house looks, everything is lovely.
04:07So far, this might be a good way to start the hunt. Should we go inside and take a look?
04:10Absolutely. Absolutely. Follow me.
04:23All right. Vented right into the kitchen. Nice. I like the colours.
04:27And just wait till you see this view. Oh my goodness.
04:30There you go. That's a view to wake up to.
04:32Yeah, that's the selling shot right there.
04:36Obviously, the view is the main thing, but the lighting is fantastic.
04:40I really like the fireplace. It's really standing out to me.
04:44Kitchen's nice. It's located nice to have a kitchen diner. I could certainly cook in there.
04:48Ash is definitely more of a cooker than I. I definitely prefer to eat the food.
04:54First impressions walking into the house. The kitchen was lovely. A little bit smaller than I would like,
04:58but lovely and functional, but again, it's those views. Those views are everything.
05:02I almost didn't see the kitchen. I wanted to walk straight through and just look outside.
05:07Why don't you guys go take a look around? I'm curious on your thoughts.
05:10Okay. Let's do it.
05:11Right through here.
05:22Okay.
05:23Okay.
05:25Definitely European style.
05:27It's a bit open.
05:28Yes.
05:29I would probably turn this into, like, a living space and then move the main bedroom upstairs.
05:36I agree. We would need to do some reconfiguring.
05:39We would have to do some reconfiguring.
05:41It was definitely a shock walking around from the dining room into what is the master bedroom.
05:48Very European.
05:50There's definitely room for improvements.
05:53I know you wanted to play chess, but not now. Let's go and find Jeff and see how much it
05:58costs.
05:59Find out.
06:00Okay. Let's go.
06:06Well, you found me.
06:07I did.
06:08Still soaking up all the views.
06:11Absolutely.
06:12Beautiful here.
06:41Yeah.
06:42I think it's going to be 2.4, 2.5.
06:46Yeah.
06:472.6.
07:01So, it's listed just under 2.6. You guys are both kind of right in the ballpark.
07:06Okay.
07:062.58 million.
07:08Nice. Okay. I can see that. The views definitely bring it up that bit.
07:13Incredible land potential, too.
07:15It's within our budget, but it is something that we would need to look at just how much work we
07:21would need to do to make it work for us.
07:23It does give us a little bit of wiggle room to be able to do the changes that we want.
07:27It'll be hard to beat the views here. It'll be hard to beat the location.
07:32What do you say we get outside and cool down a bit? Because we're cooking in this solarium, right?
07:36Yeah, we are.
07:37It's okay. Follow me.
07:54It's okay.
07:57Well, a little different from house number one.
08:00Yeah. I'm actually speechless. It's beautiful.
08:04Wow is a little bit of an understatement.
08:06I think we'll have to come up with a new word for this one.
08:08Right.
08:09Just this front entrance, you can see.
08:11Spoiler alert, it's a lake back there.
08:13Oh, my goodness. I just noticed the lake through. That's fantastic.
08:18It was a big house. It was a huge, huge house.
08:21I will be honest, I was very concerned about the size before we've even walked through the door.
08:27The first impressions were good.
08:30I can't wait to get inside and explore this place.
08:32Yes.
08:33Should we head through?
08:33Absolutely.
08:33My kids are going to love running around this.
08:35I think there's lots of room for them.
08:46I think I'm going to fall down those stairs a few times walking in with that view.
08:50Yeah, you just don't see the steps.
08:52You're looking at the view out there.
08:53It's distracting.
08:55It didn't disappoint from what the outside promised, that's for sure.
08:58And this is much different to some of the others around here.
09:00Obviously, sitting room, we've got a grand piano, kitchen and bar area over here.
09:05Yeah, so this space, the kitchen in particular, it's a good-sized kitchen.
09:09You know, I could do some damage in there, that's for sure.
09:12Having the kitchen and living space all together with that backdrop, that's fantastic.
09:18I love the open space.
09:21It just took my breath away.
09:24It really did.
09:25Just looking out over the lake.
09:27It was like a picture.
09:29It made me feel at home.
09:31It does feel quite large, and we're only maybe a tenth of the way through it so far.
09:36I'm going to go explore around outside.
09:38Why don't you guys come find me in a little bit?
09:40If I'm lost, just scream, I'll come find it.
09:42Perfect.
09:42It sounds good to me.
09:52Oh, wow.
09:54Wow.
09:55The views continue.
09:57Yeah, amazing.
09:58Did you see the chandelier?
09:59Wow.
10:00Again, it's massive.
10:02It is.
10:02Never a bad thing, unless you have to clean it.
10:05The bathroom is very en suite.
10:07It is.
10:08Access to the balcony.
10:09I love that.
10:10I love the walk-in closet.
10:12It was so spectacular again.
10:16Just so much room.
10:17So much to clean.
10:18Amazing.
10:19Beautiful to look at.
10:20Would it be so practical to live in?
10:21I don't know.
10:23I think it's time to see if we can find Jeff in all of this.
10:27Find out what the price is.
10:29Absolutely.
10:29Let's go.
10:37We found you.
10:38Yeah.
10:38I'm surprised you found me that quick.
10:40I mean, I could get lost on this property.
10:42Absolutely.
10:43It's just breathtaking, to be honest.
10:45It is.
10:46Now, obviously, you've got the two boys.
10:48Yes.
10:48So we're going to need lots of room for that.
10:50I mean, do you think that they'd be able to handle this property?
10:52There is room in abundance.
10:54Yeah.
10:54And it's hard to say anything negative about a place this beautiful.
10:58Yeah.
10:58But if anything, the size would be it.
11:00Yeah.
11:00It's vast.
11:01Yeah.
11:01Which, you know, sounds exciting in theory, but in practice, hmm?
11:05Yeah.
11:06It is all about the lake.
11:09Imagining fishing and kayaking and getting the boys out there.
11:12That is the lifestyle.
11:13The boys would absolutely love it.
11:16My mom would enjoy the space for her and then the outside space as well.
11:21We would be able to have so much fun out in the lake.
11:26What do you think this property is listed for?
11:28Ooh.
11:30Maybe 3.6.
11:33I would think around the same, but just, you know, to play devil's advocate, I'll go 3.5.
11:38This one is listed at 3.99.
11:41Okay.
11:42But it has been sitting for a little while, so I thought maybe we might be able to bring them
11:46down a little bit.
11:47Okay.
11:49Budget definitely got blown out of proportion.
11:52It definitely is worth every penny.
11:56Yeah.
11:56It's just whether it's worth, you know, us both getting second jobs in order to get it.
12:00Very true.
12:03We have one left.
12:04Okay.
12:05What do you say we go check out house number three?
12:06Love that idea.
12:07Let's do it.
12:08Quick jump in the lake first, then we'll go.
12:09Okay.
12:09Let's go.
12:27Today, I'm in Mission, British Columbia on the hunt with Carrie and Ash to find a country property with a
12:33bit more room for their family.
12:35So far, we've seen a European-style house surrounded by nature, followed by a very large lakefront property.
12:42While both being very impressive, I thought it'd be fun for them to see something truly unique for this last
12:48option.
12:52Okay, house number three.
12:54I know you wanted something more Canadian countryside style.
12:57Yep.
12:58So what do you think about this?
13:00Breathtaking.
13:01Love it.
13:01It's definitely got that Canadian country home feel about it in this site.
13:05I mean, you couldn't get much more private.
13:07I mean, I'm already out of breath just walking up the driveway.
13:09We're not even there yet.
13:10Now, what do you think about the log cabin style?
13:12Not always my favorite.
13:14I like it as a holiday home, but you never read a book by the cover, right?
13:19I appreciate that.
13:20Let's just wait until you see the inside.
13:21Okay.
13:22Do what you think.
13:22Should we head on in?
13:23Please.
13:24Absolutely, let's go.
13:34Here we are.
13:35It's different.
13:36It is.
13:38I'm enjoying the inside of the log home more than I thought.
13:41This is good.
13:41You worried me when we were out front for a second.
13:44It definitely feels a lot cosier than some of the other ones.
13:46It does.
13:47I can see Christmas has been pretty spectacular.
13:49Oh my goodness, yeah.
13:50If you pick this one, I'm coming over for Christmas.
13:52Done deal.
13:52Should we explore the rest of the house?
13:54Let's do it.
14:00Ah, there we go.
14:02Okay.
14:03Okay.
14:03We've made it to the most important room in the house, the kitchen.
14:06I'm liking the way the kitchen's set up.
14:08I like the table.
14:08It's a bit tucked away, so you can kind of keep those dishes and everything hidden
14:12if people are entertaining.
14:14So, yeah, this works.
14:16I'm three for three on the amazing views.
14:18I think I would love to stand and wash up, not even use the dishwasher.
14:22And just look.
14:23Do we have this in writing?
14:25Do we catch that?
14:27Why don't you guys head upstairs, check out the primary.
14:30I have a feeling there's a pretty good view from there, too.
14:32Okay.
14:32And then I'll probably just mosey around outside, see if I can find some bears.
14:36Come find me when you're ready.
14:37Done deal.
14:37Sounds good.
14:37See you in a bit.
14:38Perfect.
14:48Okay.
14:49This is very different to the last two.
14:52Yeah, quite.
14:53Well, it's not in the living room, so that's good.
14:55I like this.
14:56It feels cozy.
14:57You still have that lovely view out there from even higher, so it even feels a bit more
15:01like a tree top.
15:03So, how so far?
15:04What do you think?
15:05I like the coziness.
15:06I didn't think I would like the amount of wood, but I'm really enjoying it.
15:12Rooms are perfect for the boys.
15:13Sweet downstairs for your mom is perfect.
15:15Yes.
15:15Not what we need to do inside.
15:17No.
15:17Maybe some that's outside.
15:19Go and find Jeff and see how much it's going to cost us.
15:22Yeah, why not?
15:22Okay, let's do it.
15:32Found you outside.
15:33I was just trying to get a little drink from the Hummingbird Theater here, but it's a little
15:38too tall for me.
15:39It is indeed.
15:40So, what did you think about the rest of the house?
15:41I really like it.
15:43The basement suite was really good for my mom.
15:46Plenty of room here, but it doesn't feel as big as the last one used.
15:50Yeah, for sure.
15:50I mean, you can definitely kind of keep track of everyone here.
15:53Yeah.
15:53Yes.
15:53And from the primary suite upstairs, I mean, you open that door and that patio, you're
15:57looking out at just this most incredible view.
16:01It was really interesting to see how the land is so different to the others.
16:07Again, that privateness, that seclusion, that feeling of being out in nature, you know,
16:12you could be miles out into the sticks or you could be close to town.
16:16So, what do we think this one's looked at?
16:19Maybe about $2.8 million, $2.8 million.
16:23$2.8 million, okay.
16:24About $2.6 million.
16:25$2.6 million?
16:26Yeah.
16:27Listing price is $2.25 million.
16:30What?
16:30Yeah.
16:31So, you've got a little extra room to work with on this one.
16:34Yeah, that's a little land for that.
16:35You can build me a little side corner.
16:36There you go.
16:37Just sitting.
16:37Come and do Christmas.
16:38There you go.
16:40Less than I thought it would be.
16:42That price leaves a bit for us.
16:43It definitely does.
16:44The price did shock me that it was as low as it was.
16:48Lots of, you know, very varied houses.
16:51So, lots of different factors to take in.
16:53It's a good choice to have, right?
16:55Yes, absolutely.
16:58Think about it.
16:59Maybe run it by the kids.
17:00Talk to mom about it.
17:01Yeah, that's big.
17:01And then why don't we reconvene and we can hopefully come down to a decision.
17:05Love that idea.
17:06Thank you so much.
17:07Perfect.
17:07Well, thank you for letting me join you on this.
17:09Of course.
17:22After our house hunt around mission, I gave Carrie and Ash some time to reflect on the house options with
17:28their family.
17:28And after some deliberation, it's time to hear their decision.
17:33We're meeting up at Rocco's Diner, a local favorite that you might have caught on the big screen.
17:39Before our couple arrived, I had a chance to chat with Debra about the town and this unique diner.
17:46So, we are at Rocco's Diner.
17:49Now, I need to know everything about it.
17:51I feel like I've been here before, but I definitely haven't.
17:53Would I have seen it somewhere before?
17:55We're very popular in the filming industry.
17:57Okay, maybe that's what it was.
17:58Lots of films, especially Hallmark.
17:59Hallmark has us a lot.
18:00It's been in a few, I'm sure.
18:02Yes.
18:02Now, I mean, we're in Mission.
18:04What was the draw to open the restaurant here?
18:06This is where the current owner's family is from.
18:10It was pretty established when they got here.
18:12It's packed.
18:13I mean, what time do you guys open?
18:14We're 24-7.
18:1524-7?
18:16All the time.
18:17Well, I'm never leaving then.
18:18And I've heard wonderful things about the milkshakes.
18:21Our milkshakes are extremely popular.
18:22The machine is always going, so.
18:25Fantastic.
18:28And how long have you lived here?
18:29About on and off for 20 years.
18:31So, what keeps drawing you back?
18:32I like the scenery, the people, it's slow.
18:35I'm not a big city girl, so it's very nice country, it's slow life.
18:39Are we seeing a lot of people come from out of town, or is it mostly just locals?
18:42A lot of out of town.
18:43Oh, really?
18:44So, summertime is super popular.
18:45We have a group from Australia that comes every year.
18:47Oh, yeah.
18:48Lots of Texas placed last week, like, so it's just.
18:51So, it's kind of like a pilgrimage to come here.
18:52100%.
18:53It's just kind of a staple.
19:01Well, hello again.
19:02Hi.
19:02How have we been?
19:04Good.
19:06So, do we think, you know, we've kind of narrowed it down?
19:09It was a tough decision to narrow it down because they were so different.
19:14Yeah.
19:14I know, I made it hard for you guys.
19:15You really did.
19:16So, to make it a little bit easier, why don't we do a breakdown of all three?
19:19Yes.
19:19So, for the first property we went to, very European, nine acres, so quite a lot to work
19:25with.
19:25You could subdivide in the future if you wanted.
19:27Yes.
19:28A beautiful house.
19:29Yeah.
19:29Good location.
19:31Cons the layer.
19:32I couldn't see, I couldn't envision where things were going to go.
19:36See yourself with a king-size bed in the living room?
19:39I can't do it.
19:40So, each their own.
19:41Each their own.
19:43Now, house number two.
19:44Quite modern.
19:45Obviously, the first one had great views.
19:46Yes.
19:47This one has the lake view.
19:48It was ginormous.
19:50I loved that I could lose my guests or my kids and things like that.
19:55The more I think about it.
19:57It could be a pro-anacon.
19:58It's a pro-anacon for sure.
19:59I love the outside.
20:01Yes.
20:01I think the kids would enjoy the entertaining side of it.
20:05It's a party house.
20:06It really is.
20:06Definitely, yeah.
20:07But on the downside is, it's so big.
20:11So, house number three, a little bit more, you know, out into the countryside.
20:16The location and the site was fantastic.
20:18Driving into that place, it's like driving out into the woods.
20:21I knew that there would be some trepidation with the log out.
20:24The house itself, the work that's been done and the setup on there would work for us.
20:30For me, there's a bit that I'd want to do outside.
20:32Another magical property that had pro-anacon.
20:34And if I recall, I did hear someone saying they would do dishes in house number three.
20:39That's right.
20:39So, that's a big show.
20:40If you're cooking, that's good teamwork.
20:42That's right.
20:45If we had to eliminate one right away to make the decision easier, which one would it be?
20:49I think I would have to eliminate number one.
20:53Number one?
20:53Yeah.
20:54Like, the land is beautiful.
20:55It's just the house.
20:57I just don't know how it would work for our family setup.
21:00A full-scale renovation wasn't on the one list.
21:03Yeah.
21:04Okay, so now comes the tough part between house number one and house number two.
21:08Have we made a decision?
21:09Yes.
21:10Yes.
21:10Ultimately, it came down to the budget, but for us, it has to be the local.
21:13It has to be the local.
21:15Number three?
21:15Number three.
21:16That was number three.
21:17Yeah.
21:17Honestly, I was blown away when we opened the door.
21:20I think you're going to be incredibly happy.
21:22I mean, we saw so much wildlife just on that property.
21:24Yes, quite.
21:25So, it'll definitely be entertaining.
21:26I think the kids would love it.
21:27What do you say we call the agent and put an offer?
21:29Let's do it.
21:30Absolutely.
21:30Cheers.
21:31Cheers.
21:38After our little catch-up, I've since heard their offer was successful, and they managed
21:43to secure house number three.
21:45What an incredibly unique option in such a serene part of Mission.
21:50I wish you and your family all the best with the big move to your little slice of country
21:55paradise.
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